When Your Project Falls Behind
Every project eventually runs into a challenge that isn't tracking to plan. A trade partner falls behind, and the path back to the original schedule isn't obvious anymore. That's where our Special Operations team comes in. Special Ops is a nationwide resource that integrates with an existing project team, adding manpower, taking over a trade, or both, to help a project get back on track.
How Special Operations Works
Special Ops offers project assessment, team supplementation, full trade takeover across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and systems technologies, funds control, and claims support, depending on what a project needs.
Every engagement follows the same approach: assess, strategize, mobilize. The team gets on site, documents where the project actually stands, then brings in the right mix of manpower, personnel, and materials, with boots on the ground to assess within 72 hours.
What Sets the Team Apart
A detailed on-site assessment, hundreds of photos, and real production data give an accurate read on where a project stands. Behind it sits a national labor pool with deep MEP expertise and unlimited bonding capacity to take on work at scale. Actions can also start small: a handful of tradespeople to prove the approach, then scale up once results are visible.
Case Study: A 230-Unit Student Housing Project in Florida
- 43 Special Ops Crew Members brought in after the existing contractors were unable to keep pace with staffing needs
- One Multi-Trade Crew covering electrical and mechanical scopes together
- 36,000 Hours of Labor delivered to close a five-month schedule gap
- Back on Schedule with completion in under three months
Case Study: A 393-Unit Project in South Florida
- On-Site and Job Walked within 72 hours of the call
- Full Electrical + Fire Alarm Takeover — one team, one point of accountability
- Engineering Verified load calculations and prior value engineering before mobilizing
- Procurement + PDR Relationships Activated to source gear fast
- Back on Schedule and substantially complete in just over a year
Case Study: A 279-Unit Apartment Complex in Washington, D.C.
- Electrical Room Sealed and Dehumidified after flooding affected six electric services
- Gear Repaired, Inspected, and Certified for continued use
- Manufacturer Relationship Activated with ABB to secure approval to re-energize the equipment
Case Study: A 3,600-Room Resort in Las Vegas
- On-Site Within 24 Hours of the call
- Full Systems Technologies Takeover — corrected installation issues from the previous contractor
- 27-Person Crew worked across three months to hit a fixed opening date
The Common Thread
The pattern holds across projects: assess quickly, bring the right resources, and give the GC real visibility into where things stand.
If your project could use that kind of support, reach out to Power Design's Special Operations team.
Power Design
Our mission is to be the most trusted partner. With passion and accountability, we will deliver unmatched performance and a PlusONE experience. At Power Design we build more than just buildings - we build relationships that last.
Power Design
Our mission is to be the most trusted partner. With passion and accountability, we will deliver unmatched performance and a PlusONE experience. At Power Design we build more than just buildings - we build relationships that last.
